27 Sep 1793
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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1793
Page
1
In Covent Garden the evening of September 27 will feature the Comedy of the Beaux Statagem. The performance promises ensemble wit and light farce in a classic theatrical presentation aimed at urban theatergoers.
A long advertisement declares Convulsion Drops a trusted cure for epilepsy and convulsions. It lists sales at multiple London outlets and notes the recipe’s revival by the executor after the original preparer’s death. It claims rapid cures, including for children, and warns buyers to beware counterfeits with a certificate and reward for forgery.
In spring the afflicted seek relief from lymphatic disorder forms through the genuine Syrup of de Venlos. Swainson cautions against quack imitations and illicit dealers while announcing preparations in London at Frith Street No 21 and appointed outlets in Cambridge Oxford Bablin Edinburgh Paris Madrid with named agents and locations.
Advert says a South American remedy called Balm of Paraguay can restore health to asthma consumption and colds. Dr Drammond, Jesuit physician, will advise patients at Oxendon Street Hay Market daily except Sundays from 11 to 3 and sell bottles at Gelding's Cornhill Newbery Charing Cross with labels signed and corks sealed.
A letter to the editor argues that war devastates humanity and that rulers misuse power. It questions the motives of politicians, condemns bloodshed, and pleads for humility, justice, and humane governance. The writer appeals to moral duty and the value of human life, urging restraint and reform.
A historical note on Hop Duty production for 1788 with 87 as clearing year and consumption estimates. Growth figures for 1788 and 1789, projected on hand stock 65 500 bags, expected 18 000 bag increase, leaving about 83 500 bags for brewing until 1794. Mentions London porter output and harsh market observations at MatpsTone and Canversary.
A table detailing the Winchester bushel dimensions and its true subdivisions is presented as calculated by Mr. Richard Judson of Beverley. The chart is described as of considerable importance for standard measures and trade.
The passage questions why battering artillery was not moved promptly from the failing siege near Dunkirk to Furnes or nearby forts. It argues the decision delayed retreat and allowed heavy equipment to fall into enemy hands, with no sorties or pursuits to prevent loss. The writer cites intelligence and strategic missteps during the crisis.
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